Hiroko
Kimura, a 20-year real estate veteran, received high honors
at the recent First Team Hall of Fame award banquet, which was held
at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel.

Kimura received top recognition for her success, according to Fred
Nassab, sales manager of First Team's Seal Beach office.

With two decades of real estate experience, Kimura
joined First Team two years ago. "I was looking for a company
that offered a professional atmosphere," she said, adding that
"First Team Real Estate has the tools I need to help my clients
succeed."

With 18 offices and more than 1,200 sales agents,
First Team is involved in local real estate dealings from entry-level
homes to multimillion-dollar estates and investment properties.

After
five consecutive years as a First Team Hall of Fame honoree, Hiroko
Kimura never loses the thrill of being recognized by her
peers. Posting over $12 million in sales for 2002, she also earned
the coveted medallion.

"It is an honor to stand
in the company of the finest professionals in the industry,"
Kimura said.

According to Fred
Nassab, sales manager of First Team's Seal Beach office,
Kimura's achievements are hardly surprising given her past successes.

"Hiroko's persistence in
finding the perfect home for her buyers and her diligence in marketing
her listings is an unbeatable formula for success," he said.
"She is considered one of the finest professionals in real
estate and is highly respected throughout the industry."

Recently, Kimura also received
the $5 million sales award for May 2003.

With more than 20 years experience
in real estate, Kimura joined First Team five years ago when she
learned of the company's strong marketing and advertising programs.

"First Team stands behind
its agents by offering superior training and a solid management
team, " she said. "Its advertising program reaches more
buyers, which allows me to position my clients' homes to get them
more value within a shorter time frame."

Kimura believes that the way
to a smooth home sale or purchase is through open communication
and sharing her market knowledge with her clients. As a result,
she enjoys and strong repeat and referral business.

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kimura is one of the most experienced
Japanese bilingual real estate professionals in the county and has
been proudly serving Asian communities in conjunction with the growth
of Orange County. She serves as one of the board of directors for
the Orange County Japanese Association, vice president of the Los
Angeles Alumni Chapter of the University of Waseda, and on the committee
of the Futaba High School Los Angeles Alumni Chapter.

To reach Hiroko Kimura, please call (714) 960-6484
Ext. 2441 or (714) 761-4869. You can also visit her website at www.hirokokimura.com.